Internship - Analytical Lab - Summer 2027

Company:

Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company) Functional Area:

R&D The Role This internship offers hands-on experience in food science while supporting the development of detailed profiles for both finished products and raw materials. What You’ll Do • Help collect and organize data on texture, viscosity, and other key traits of mixes, inclusions, and coatings. • Assist in creating profiles for raw materials, including ingredient photos and descriptions. • Contribute to a growing database that helps define quality standards and supports troubleshooting. • Learn how to use lab instruments like Gas Chromatography (GC), texture analyzers, and particle size tools. • Help gather baseline data for new equipment like the Rapid Visco Analyzer (RVA) and chocolate analysis tools. • Support the team in documenting results and lab methods • Help ensure that testing procedures are consistent and easy to follow. • How to build meaningful product and ingredient profiles that support quality and innovation. • The role of lab testing in solving real-world production challenges. • How to work in a collaborative lab environment with a focus on continuous improvement. Qualifications

What You’ll Bring Pursuing a degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.

Someone who’s organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.

Comfortable working in a lab setting and following safety guidelines.

A team player with good communication skills.

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the

largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States

and the maker of well-loved brands including

Blue Bunny ,

Halo Top ,

Bomb Pop , and

Blue Ribbon

Classics

and today

Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand ,

Baby Ruth ,

Nutella

and

Kinder Bueno . Wells Enterprises is a $ 2 billion company

employing

4,000 employees , across four production plants and two main hub locations,

Chicago

and

Le Mars . Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams. As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment. At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at What We Offer At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.